“I was scared when I got on a motorcycle for the first time”

Bern will become Mecca from today. motorcycle fans All over Switzerland! First realized motorcycle festival It is Switzerland’s largest trade fair for motorized two-wheelers and replaces the Swiss Moto held in Zurich for many years. Around 125 exhibitors showcase a host of highlights, from small electric scooters to fast road machines with the latest driving assistants and large custom bikes. Bernexpo everything represent.

Also Julia Steingruber Part of it motor festivals. The 2016 Olympics bronze medalist retired from professional gymnastics two years ago. But getting around was not an option for the 28-year-old: He started in Pfäffikon SZ. Steingruber He studied marketing management and also discovered his passion for two wheels.

adrenaline junkie

A long time gallen equal NO opportunity gHe was sitting on the motorcycle. as an athlete Steingruber sponsored by Opel for years and accordingly four in its place traveling on two wheels. He likes to drive, so don’t drive. However, after his active career he lacked that certainty: “I missed the adrenaline rush in my life – it probably comes from sports,” she says. Steingruber smiling.

through her boyfriend, motocross rider Area Ulman (27), Steingruber I got back on my motorcycle – and was immediately hooked: “It’s like being in another world: you’re fully concentrated, you’re the only one controlling such a device – that’s what fascinates me the most. riding a motorcycle». Luckily, her boyfriend’s uncle runs a Harley-Davidson store and provided him with a machine for the November 2021 exam. Our passion for the bold motorcycles «production place USA” was born.

Why 200-pound machine?

Giulia wanted Steingruber Always drive a sporty two-wheeled vehicle. So why a Harley that represents many things but not extreme dynamics? “I saw Harley and thought: Wow! I would love to have this », explains Steingruber With sparkling eyes Especially in her black paint athlete He immediately fell in love and shot.

The highly polished machine weighs 200 pounds. This is impressive. But he was never afraid to move them. “Of course you respect it. And you need that too, so don’t overdo it.” Yet Giulia gives Steingruber to: “I was a little scared when I first sat on it”. It had never shined before. There has been no downturn in his short motorcycle career, either. Still, he likes to be sporty: “I’m someone who likes to drive boldly. But always with due care.”

Moto Festival Bernexpo

on the last day motor festivalson Sunday, February 26 Steingruber With the motorcycle of your dreams in Bern. There it is open to the public for interviews and photos. But even if this order is not, Bernexpo Halls He made the pilgrimage What he looks forward to most is to expand his knowledge of motorcycles and see what is new and innovative. “I’ve been to Swiss Moto in Zurich before – it really impressed me.” Inside bike world dive down, absorb the special atmosphere that inspired it. “Of course I’ll stop by the Harley booth. Maybe I’ll discover my next dream machine there.”

Source: Blick